Pension policy on Confederate veterans and July 1 1902
The pension office decides Confederate veterans who later served the U S army will receive pensions only from July 1 1902 onward. The change aims to save millions, aligning with the law passed by the last Congress. Some regions note affected veterans who fought for the Union despite Confederate service deserve recognition. Local notices include Ely Balm remedies and a mining company manager endorsing Cream Balm for catarrh.
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United States Army Army
Anany
South
Sam
Nebraska Tops 1900 Reading and Writing in Ages Ten to Fourteen
A Washington report shows the percentage of youths aged 10 to 14 who could read and write in 1900. Nebraska leads with 90.08 percent, while states supporting Roosevelt include Illinois Pennsylvania California Iowa Minnesota Washington Kansas Missouri Texas Utah and Delaware. These factors will influence the upcoming convention.
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Vettgas
Washington
Dttersntetutes
Nebraska
Roosevelt
Ulools
Pennsylvania
California
Iowa
Minnesota
Kansas
Missouri
Texas
Utah
Delaware
Henry Republican Enters Fifty-First Year
An early note from a prominent trade paper lauds The Henry Republican as vigorous and essential to Henry’s interests. It praises editor George Burt & Son for maintaining a proud newspaper tradition as the publication turns fifty-one.
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New York City
Henry Republican
Owieres
Henry (III
Henry
George Burt & Son
Ballard's Snow Liniment Praised for Aches and Pains
An elderly user from Texas reports Ballard's Snow Liniment relieves rheumatic and throat chest pains. The ad cites Mrs Powell's City Drug Store selling 26 60 and 1 dollar bottles and claims prompt relief.
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Ballard
E. R. Smith
Smith House
Tenaha
Texan
Powell
City
A September Sentiment in a Quiet Verse Note
A reflective piece rejects mourning for June and June memories and instead favors the present mood of September. The speaker dismisses May’s smile and whimsical imagery about oysters hints at taste and preference for current moments.
Fakir Pitches “Keyhole Plate” That Promises Easy Access
In a Wyoming fair pitch, the speaker bills a keyhole plate for front doors as the century’s greatest invention. It allegedly lets a three foot distant thief pull a key from a door, then inserts the key and opens it. The offer: one day only at 25 cents, offloading to the crowd amid enthusiastic claims.
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Wyoming
Bia
Wyomaing
Renenrey
Putnam County Teachers List From County Superintendent
Co Supt Hawthorne publishes a list of Putnam county teachers by district number and school, naming teachers and positions at Granville Hennepin Mt Palatine and other locales. The compilation includes principals and intermediate and primary teachers across numerous districts with names such as Madaline Bishu Hennepin Edith Quinn Putnam and Agnes Davis.
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Putnam County Teachers. Co
Hawthorne
Puttmam County
Pew
Edwin Damman
Center
Jessie Rambo
Magnolia
Clear Creek
Erwin Ropp
McNabb
Pool
O H Davis
Henry
Mathis
Jeasle Crewes
Brush College
Edna Stoner
C J ,Feaster
Bessie Otto Magnolia
Union
Danay Morgan
Bachman
Inez-Lundy
Fraternal Reserve Life pays disability claim prompt
Harner M Stevens of Henry Illinois writes to the Heavy Republican praising the Fraternal Reserve Life Association for a $50 disability claim after a broken arm seven weeks earlier. He urges readers to join and thanks CO N Carson the Supreme Treasurer of Foxville HK. He asks why such fraternal orders have low rates and duty to protect families.
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Heavy Republican
Clear Complexion Tied to Liver Health Prescription
Article promotes Herbine as a liver regulator to cleanse bowels and improve complexion. Claims starting with skin clarity, advises occasional use, price 40 cents, sold at Dr Powell's City drug store.
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Dr Powell’s
Gity Drug Store
Marshall County Transfers Summary
Marshall County transfer records list Margaretta Pichereau transferring to May with notes about parcels and blocks in Lacon. Mary Scruton moves to Dominick Yuung-Tiatti with lots 3 and 4 in Duggan’s subdivision to Toluca. W K Gillet transfers to Frank Kazenski for Jets Land block 68 Toluca and Frank Kazenski to Max Bauer for block 68. Ada Nighswonger jr receives 10a off ned sw see 2 in Steuben. Martin Meier to Caroline Smith and Barbara Duke to Mary Duke part of lot 180. Marvin Ughitt to Richard H. Cheatham lot 6 block 1 Camp Grove. Wenona-Goal-Co transfers to Galvin Robinson jot-7 block Al Wenon grelates Martin to James Jenkins. Jots Sand 4 block 19 Varna.
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Marshall County
Margaretta Pichereau
Pichereau
Bik
Lacon
Mary Scruton
Dominick ‘Yuung- Tiatti
Ada Nighswonger
Ned Sw
Steuben
Martin Meier
Caroline Smith
Barbara Duke
Mary Duke
Marvin Ughitt
Richard H. Cheatham
Camp Grove
Wenona
Martin
James Jenkins
Varna
Rock Island Brings Cut Rates for Oklahoma Land Tours
Rock Island System offers half regular fare plus 2 for round trip to Oklahoma with 21 day return limit and liberal stopovers. Buyers are urged to set Waurika Okla as their objective point, noting its position on the main line amid shade trees and running water. Auction sale of lots set for the 18th. For details contact Rock Island agents or L M Allen G P A Lines East of the Miss.
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Rock Island
Rock
Thenreat
Oklahoma
Waurika
Okla
L. M. Allen
Court Adjourns as Crosswaite Case Lingers in Marshall County
Marshall County Circuit Court adjourned Saturday night to Tuesday for the Dariel Crosswaite arson trial and heard related matters. Frank L. Crayton et al. Knights Template and Mason's Life Indemnity Co litigated over a $25,000 policy on Henry Crayton, deceased. The jury awarded $5,457.50 with $179 already paid. the insurer’s challenge on death by own action was emphasized. Arnold vs City of Fonuca awarded Mrs. Arnold $500 for injuries from a sidewalk accident. Probate notes: Anne Casey estate admitted to probate. guardianship to Marshall Broaddus. Francis H. Bond estate final settlement feasibility.
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Marshall County Circuit
Lacon
Puterbaugh
Dariel Crosswaite
Arsobegan
Frank L. Crayton
Mason
Henry Crayton
Drayton
Instraice Company
Arnold
City of
Fonuca
Arye
Mra Arnold
Toluca
Sue
Anne Casey
Elizabeth Minerva Broaddus
Marshall Broaddus
Bond
Francis H. Bond
Herbine Advertises Malaria Cure Claims from Man chester
An old advertisement promotes Herbine as a cure for malaria and related symptoms such as chills fever headache and fatigue. It quotes P A Hopkins of Manchester Kansas praising the medicine and urges readers to visit Powell's City drug store for purchase.
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P. A. Hopkins
Manchester
Kan
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